Incarcerated residents sentenced to a life term have to use many of their self-help tools to deal with some of the harmful emotions associated with … [Read more...]
SQ mental health therapists use recreational games for treatment
The San Quentin Mental Health Department offers recreation therapy, an important aspect of rehabilitation for the incarcerated. The Enhanced … [Read more...]
SQ’s Mental Health teaches financial literacy course
The mental health programs at San Quentin give the incarcerated quality resources to become better people. The CDCR’s Mental Health Services … [Read more...]
Dr. Anderson discusses suicide prevention and training programs
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s mental health staff are recognized during Nurses Appreciation Week for their continued commitment caring for … [Read more...]
MUJERES ESTADOUNIDENSES PUEDEN SER VÍCTIMAS DELAS ARMAS DE FUEGO
Las Cifras Indican Que Sigue AumentandoLa Cantidad De Victimas Anualmente Entre los países industrializados, las mujeres en EE.UU. son más … [Read more...]
ENDING IN-PERSON PSYCHIATRY DENIED
A federal judge has denied the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s proposal to be allowed to provide psychiatric care to state … [Read more...]
UNION: CONTRACT CARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR STAFF PSYCHIATRISTS
By Cainen ChambersContributing Writer Has the mental health of incarcerated persons declined because the state has turned to private contractors to … [Read more...]
SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS INTERSECT LINES OF RACE AND SOCIAL CLASS
Research reveals that school suspensions disproportionately impact black female students at a higher rate than their white counter … [Read more...]
FADDD – NICHE PROGRAM SERVES DISTINCT REHABILITATIVE NEED
Retired Chief Deputy Warden Velda Dobson-Davis introduced the incarcerated community at San Quentin to the self-help program, Felons Against … [Read more...]
MAKING HEALTH CARE PART OF A SUCCESSFUL REENTRY
MAINTAINING CONTINUITY OF CARE FROM PRISON TO SOCIETY Why should healthcare be a part of your reentry plan? How often do you hear people … [Read more...]